Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.25
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (JKHY) Dividend History
Income profile from 1990 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.5%
Payout Ratio
36.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
32 years
JKHY Dividend Income Check
Safety
36.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
32 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.5% and trend is rising.
JKHY Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.5%
Trailing DPS$2.25
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout36.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout22.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak32 years
3Y CAGR5.8%
5Y CAGR6.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.3%
Total Shareholder Yield1.9%
1Y Total Return-13.6%
5Y Total Return0.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,02910Y ago$19,49120Y ago$72,527
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
JKHY Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (37 years of payments)
JKHY Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. distributes 36.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 22.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
JKHY has raised its dividend for 32 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.8% and 5-year CAGR of 6.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, JKHY returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.5% dividend yield, 0.3% buyback yield, 1.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 0.3%, with dividends contributing 6.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $19,491 today.
JKHY Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$10.55
Avg/Payment$0.5275
Latest Change+5.2%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026Latest | $0.6100 | ↑ +5.2% | 1.41% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | $0.5800 | — | 1.34% | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $0.5800 | — | 1.41% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 | $0.5800 | — | 1.25% | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | $0.5800 | ↑ +5.5% | 1.22% | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.5500 | — | 1.25% | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $0.5500 | — | 1.28% | Sep 27, 2024 |
| May 24, 2024 | $0.5500 | — | 1.27% | Jun 17, 2024 |
JKHY Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.5%
#3 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
36.1% payout
Streak
32Y
6.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.9%
#5 of 5
FIS
NTRS
CSL
EVTCJKHY Annual Dividend History (1990–2026)
37 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.61 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $2.32 | 5.5% | 4 | $6.24 | 37.2% | 2.69x | 1.5% |
| 2024 | $2.20 | 5.8% | 4 | $5.23 | 42.1% | 2.38x | 1.4% |
| 2023 | $2.08 | 6.1% | 4 | $5.02 | 41.4% | 2.41x | 1.3% |
| 2022 | $1.96 | 6.5% | 4 | $4.94 | 39.7% | 2.52x | 1.2% |
| 2021 | $1.84 | 7.0% | 4 | $4.12 | 44.7% | 2.24x | 1.2% |
| 2020 | $1.72 | 7.5% | 4 | $3.86 | 44.6% | 2.24x | 1.1% |
| 2019 | $1.60 | 8.1% | 4 | $3.52 | 45.5% | 2.20x | 1.0% |
| 2018 | $1.48 | 19.4% | 4 | $4.85 | 30.5% | 3.28x | 0.9% |
| 2017 | $1.24 | 10.7% | 4 | $3.14 | 39.5% | 2.53x | 0.8% |
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Start ComparisonJKHY — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying JKHY stock.
How much dividend does JKHY pay per share?
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (JKHY) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.25 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is JKHY's next ex-dividend date?
JKHY's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. JKHY typically pays dividends Annual.
Is JKHY's dividend safe?
JKHY's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +36.1% and FCF payout ratio of +22.4%. With 32 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is JKHY a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 32 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +6.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does JKHY pay dividends?
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.25 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 36+ years from 1990 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in JKHY grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in JKHY five years ago would be worth approximately $10,029 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is JKHY's yield on cost for long-term holders?
JKHY's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.